🔗 Share this article Frictions involving Venezuela Intensify After Reported Ultimatum from President Trump to Venezuela's Leader. It is alleged that formerPresident Trump delivered a blunt demand to Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro: abandon power – and flee the nation – immediately. Per accounts, the U.S. leader reportedly conducted a phone call with his South American counterpart, who is the focus of a sustained pressure campaign that has featured a major naval deployment off Venezuela's Caribbean coast. "You have the chance to save yourself and your inner circle, but you need to leave the nation now," Trump reportedly declared, offering assured transit for Maduro, his spouse and his son "conditional on he agreed to resign right away." However, the Venezuelan president reportedly declined to step down right then and is said to have made a list of counter-demands, such as global amnesty and being allowed to cede political control while keeping command of the armed forces. New Escalation in Ongoing Bilateral Tensions This exchange marks the latest escalation of frictions between the two countries. Earlier this week, Trump allegedly met with his top foreign policy team to review the Venezuela situation, though specifics of that discussion were not made public. Salient Points from the Alleged Conversation Demand: Prompt departure from power and departure from the country for Maduro and his closest relatives. Reported Declination: Maduro did not accept the conditions for a rapid exit. Conditions: Reportedly requested protection from prosecution worldwide and ongoing control over the army. Wider Situation: This takes place during a wider American pressure campaign aimed at removing the Venezuelan government. Upon being asked about the conversation, Trump was quoted as saying, "I can't say it went well or poorly, it was a phone call." Not one of the U.S. nor Venezuelan governments have released additional information about the topics discussed during the extraordinary exchange, which reportedly occurred in the latter part of November.
It is alleged that formerPresident Trump delivered a blunt demand to Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro: abandon power – and flee the nation – immediately. Per accounts, the U.S. leader reportedly conducted a phone call with his South American counterpart, who is the focus of a sustained pressure campaign that has featured a major naval deployment off Venezuela's Caribbean coast. "You have the chance to save yourself and your inner circle, but you need to leave the nation now," Trump reportedly declared, offering assured transit for Maduro, his spouse and his son "conditional on he agreed to resign right away." However, the Venezuelan president reportedly declined to step down right then and is said to have made a list of counter-demands, such as global amnesty and being allowed to cede political control while keeping command of the armed forces. New Escalation in Ongoing Bilateral Tensions This exchange marks the latest escalation of frictions between the two countries. Earlier this week, Trump allegedly met with his top foreign policy team to review the Venezuela situation, though specifics of that discussion were not made public. Salient Points from the Alleged Conversation Demand: Prompt departure from power and departure from the country for Maduro and his closest relatives. Reported Declination: Maduro did not accept the conditions for a rapid exit. Conditions: Reportedly requested protection from prosecution worldwide and ongoing control over the army. Wider Situation: This takes place during a wider American pressure campaign aimed at removing the Venezuelan government. Upon being asked about the conversation, Trump was quoted as saying, "I can't say it went well or poorly, it was a phone call." Not one of the U.S. nor Venezuelan governments have released additional information about the topics discussed during the extraordinary exchange, which reportedly occurred in the latter part of November.